Smith Declares Sawyer Was Partner in Store
In Marion Center Bank case at Glen Campbell court, Hon. 8. J. Smith testified he signed the $845 note and named S. I. Sawyer as his partner in the store and other ventures. Sawyer denied the partnership, admitted dealings with Smith but said no joint firm existed. Bank officials identified the note and Sawyer’s indorsement as genuine. Witnesses described Sawyer’s access to Smith’s ledgers and documents during a store visit. A tailor advertisement and local sale notes appear amid the court report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Marion Center National Bank
J. Smith
J. Sawyer
Oklahoma
Smith
Marton Center Bank
S. I. Sawyer Waas
Sawyer
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center Bank
H. G. Work
Marion Center Institution
J. A. Klingensmith
Farmers’ Bank
Marka
Banka
A'tomneya Cunningham and Taylor
Sewyer
Smith and Sawyer
Marion Center
Brookville and Mahoning railroad to start by Christmas 1908
Kittanning March 6 report expects the Brookville and Mahoning railroad segment on the west side of the Allegheny River between Mahoning and Freeport to be built and in operation by Christmas 1908. A Mangrove spur will connect with the B R and P to receive material. Steam shovels will grade, with six months projected for completion. Mahoning to Confer section not to be done until 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Brookville
Mahoning
Allegheny River
Freeport
Mangrove
Confer
WEDDINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST IN BLAIRSVILLE AREA
Local society notes record multiple Blairsville weddings including M Clellen ABoy er and Chaney Bergman both tied the knot with partners from Blairsville. Rev M B Lanier presided in Latrobe and Blairsville ceremonies with plans to reside in Illinois after a March wedding period. Community events include a Century Club reading and a planned Sex Social by Lutheran Ladies on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Cuban professor praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy use
Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after its prompt relief during a severe infant illness. He recalls his mother’s prior use and credits the remedy with saving his tiny boy’s life during a dangerous cold episode. Available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Howell
Havana
Cub
Chamberlain
Howell
Cuba
Iasat
Local hunter’s arrest linked to pet deaths and canine losses
Mortality records for collector Harry Yeng note ten dogs died after he seized a gun and pursued unlicensed canines. Two dogs fell ill and died upon learning of the chase. Six dogs, described as “gallery dogs,” were executed at Forton Shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Yeng
Fides
Harry
Taglesa “‘Galler Doge
Foiton Shaft
Leap Year Dance Tonight at Library Hall
Forty young ladies will give a leap year dance in Library Hall this evening. The party is in charge of Miss Edna Coon Ada Earl Sigbil King Irene Sutter Carrie Stedimiller and Bedla McFeatera. Apples orchestra will furnish the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Edna Coon
Ada Earl
Ssgbil King
Irene Sutter
Carrie Stedimiller
Bedla McFeatera
Apple
Former resident dies in Dunbar and other obituaries
Emily Staughton Swigart, 69, a former Indiana resident, died March 3 at her Dunbar home after a fall worsened heart trouble. Wife of Rev. D W Swigart, she was daughter of Rev. Samuel Staughton and a Grove City college alumna. Survived by husband and two children Vera Phillips of New York and Samuel Swigart at home. Funeral held Wednesday with Rev. A J King. remains later taken to Waynesburg for brief services by Rev. J E Darby before burial. Swigart was stepmother of Mrs. Harry McNeil of Kittanning. Also noted: W Calvin Lytle died Feb 27 in Conemaugh township at 63, Civil War veteran. married Malinda Elrick in 1877. son Garry M Lytle died in Wilmerding about a year ago. funeral Feb 29 conducted by Rev Minteer. Samuel S Bennett, 58, died Feb 27 in Pine township after 80 years on his farm. survived by wife and children Henry, Roland, Nannie, Homer. interment Mar 1 at Mt Union cemetery.
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Emily Staughton Swigart
Indiana
Dunbar
D. W. Swigart
The
Baptist Church
Butler County
Grove City College
Vera Phillips
New York
Samuel Swigart
A. J. King
Pittsburg
Waynesburg
J. E. Darby
W. Calvin Lytle
Conemaugh Township
206Th Regiment
Misa Malinda Elrick
Garry M. Lytle
Wilmerding
Sle
Samuel S. Bennett
Pine Township
Henry
Roland
Nannie
Homer
Michael Bennett
Mt. Union Cemetery
Points on People: Local Notes From Marion Center
Charles Miller leaves for a business trip to Wintondale while J O Clark visits Indiana. Visitors include Samuel and Mrs Sickenberger of Bomer City and Fay Panonington of Vandergrift. Mina Emma Conner returns from a sister visit. Mrs Bruce of Rust Oak St stays with Mrs Walker’s cousin. Several locals reported better. McElhoes to return Northwest soon. Atchison of Cheyenne visits cousin Cunningham in Wayne Ave. both work on Cheyenne government building projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sickenberger
Bomer City
Indiana
Guy Atchison
Cheyenne, Wy
D. A. Cunningham
Wayne Avenues
Mr.Atchison
Frank B. Cunningham
Cheyenne
Grand Jury Reports and Local Court Actions
The Grand Jury closed its week with a list of true and not true bills including Charles Little Patsy Lacomy John Willes James Mahan Mamie Duff and Alma Stewart. Three murder trials loom with Emanuel Betts charged with shooting William Kline along with Dimity Doraschoff and John Lindeau. The jury also notes needed courthouse repairs and property sales led by Sheriff Wettling and official G. W. Roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Little
Patsy Lacomy
John Willes
James Mahan
Mamie Duff
Costa
Alma Stewart
Coats
G. Cacelok
Willdy
Blairaville
Emanuel Betts
William Kline
Dimity Doraschoff
John Lindeau
Court
Indiana County
James M. Keeley
Miner Walter Kuhn Injured in Wintendale Mine Crush
Walter Kuhn of Wintendale sustained serious injuries after being crushed between two cars in a local mine several days ago. Medical officials express cautious optimism for his recovery as he remains under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kuhn
Wintendale
Memorial Day address by Col William Airman at G A R post
Col William Airman of Punxsutawney to deliver the Memorial Day address before the G A R post in Kitsanoing. Lefty Atwood, erstwhile Normal League first baseman, arrives from Allegheny. Dr Fox to stay in town through week with free eye exams at West Indiana House. office hours listed. Mabelle Ely leaves Normal to visit Jeannette home. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton in Pittsburg a few days. Mrs Lewie Hey visiting friends in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Airman
Punxsutawney
G. A. BR. Post
Kitsanoing
Lefty
Atwood
Allegheny
Mrs
Thomas Sutton
Pittsburg
Kier Chosen President as Blatraville Council Reorganizes
Blatraville Council reorganization follows sworn-in members M G Miller R S Snedden and Noble G Miller D M Kier selected president with Walter H Sittt as secretary. Officials elected include Solicitor Coulter Wiggins Treasurer W P Graff Chief of Police John Traynor Street Commissioner HE E Cribba Weighmaster W B Stitt Water Works Engineer Albert Redpath Fire Chief D E Thompson Coal Miner Albert Howe Borough Engineer Charles Shwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatraville
M.G. Miller
R. S. Snedden
Noble G. Miller
D. M. Kier
Walter H. Sittt
OWS
Coulter Wiggins
W. P. Graff
John Traynor
HE. E. Cribba
W. B. Stitt
Albert Redpath
D. E. Thompson
Albert Howe
Charles Shwartz
Indiana Mutual Growth and Local Notices
Indiana Mutual Fire Insurance Company reports six years of operation with minimal losses and low assessments. Year 1907 figures show in force coverage 608,140 dollars and policyholder notes 27,520, cash 6,504, and surplus 1,561. Total running expenses 202.61. Local notes include high school class size, residents traveling, visits, and a candidate announcement for Armstrong County superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Indiana Mutual
Indiana
C.c
Relief and Cure Claims From German Physician Remedy
The notice promotes a relief for piles using a mixture of carbolic acid zinc ointment and other ingredients. It also reports Erin Johnson, a Swede from Heilwood, being examined for a suicide attempt and recommended for confinement in a hospital for the insane. A sale of ladies undergarments at Helena Vogel's and a tailor advert appear among assorted notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mahan
James A. Crossman
James 8. Hamwera
Erin Johnson
Heilwood
Fight for Local Option Victory Promised at League Meeting
Enthusiastic remarks at the annual Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League gathering claim victory in securing a local option law. Board adopts plan to intensify efforts before April primaries, urging wider church and civic unity and a statewide campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti Saloon Veague
Harelsburg
Pennsylvania
Anti-Saloon League
Nicholson
League
Young People's Societies
Oth
the Grange
Brotherhood of All Churches
Vayani
Mquor
Ping Pong Photos and Bargain Weekend Sale
The item announces extended sale days for Ping Pong Photos at S. B. Piver Studio with prices 28 for 26 and four positions. Includes a Saturday bargain with homemade butter scotch 100 per pound limit one pound per customer, various confections, ice cream and fruit drinks, and muslin garments sale. Location next to the Post Office with weather note as cloudy morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Building
S. B. Piver
Lowney’s
Hel Bras
Huyler’s
Andy Delicious
Jce
Boson Vandy
Postottice
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Miller
Btookville & Mahoning
M'Clellen
Aboyer
M. B. Lanier
Latrobe
Lawra McClellen
Blairsville
Mary &. Boyer
Swere
North
Walnut Street
Chaney—Bergman Arthur Truman Chaney
California
Marion Amelie Bergman
Blaireville
Presbyterian
W.l.barrett
Iinois
Jellison—Crawford
SS. Simon and Jude's Church
P.J. Howe
Rudolph Jellisop
Bairdstown
Nancy Clawson
Mina Fleanor Ray
Moem“Bera
Century Club
Cunningham
Paull
Frank Graff
Harry Condron
Wellman
William Hosack
James Pease
S. J. Johnston
Texas
Iseman
Miss Mabel
Alora
Frank Stiffey
Cambridge Springs
Walter Smith
Fort Worth
Tex
Lutheran Church
St. Patrick's Day
Joseph Hick
John Hennigen
Leo Graff
R. BE. McClure
F. B. Foster
UU. P
Johnstown
Samuel Bennett
Charles Miller
Wintondale
J. O. Clark
Glen Campebell
Fay Panonington
Pannington Bros
Vandergrift
Mina Emma Conner
Mra. J. W. Myers
Wiliam Hopkins
Near Ham's
Mra
Mary H. Bruce
Rust Oak St
Myri Walker
Town
Mra. Walker
Marion
Center
Alk. Cunningham
Henry Prothero
Wendell Thompson
Walter Williams
Henderson Wilson
Frank Wood
Jodiane
J. A. Wood
Roy McElhoes
Alberts
Can
John K. McElhoes
Northwest
Grand Jury
Squire G. W. Butler
Burrell No.2
Mr. Butler
Milt Hallman's
Jacob Wettling
Cherrytree
Milton Hallman
Contables
G. W. Roof
Court House
Sheriff Wettling
Col
Bill Fairman
Mias Mabelle Ely
Normal
Jeannette
Lewie Hey
Fire Insurance Company
Saltsburg
J. A. Roce
Harrisburg
South Dakota
Walter Wright
Greensburg
Charles Hughes
Franklin
D. E. Ward
Charlottesville
N. C
Prospect
Harry Kerr
Albuquerque
N. M
Charles Smith
Paulton
Johnson
Geo. W. Graff
North Sixth St
Helena B. Vogel’s
Chas. H. Miller
Helen B. Vogel
Tina
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